Jack,
I would love to make it out there, but I recently lost my job due to the economy so I'm trying to hold on to every cent right now. Also, as much fun as it would be to meet everyone, a six hour drive (3 hours each way) for lunch seems a little excessive (that could just be the "thrifty" me talking).
I'll see if I get a wild hair tomorrow or Saturday and may just show up.
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